The first three months of 2026 included a concerning trend for the city of Prince Albert: a 7 per cent increase in violent crimes.Assaults and robberies are the two areas police have to focus on, as well as criminal harassment, which is something P.A. Police Chief Patrick Nogier said they don't always see."It fall...

A 22-year-old woman from Prince Albert is facing a number of charges, including assault causing bodily harm, after police investigated two separate incidents that occurred in early April.On April 9, just before 8 p.m. police were dispatched to a business in the 800 block of 15th Street East for a report of a disturbanc...

It has been nine years since Happy Charles was last seen on video surveillance on April 3, 2017 and every year since, her family and the police service have renewed a call to help find her.The Prince Albert Police Service said it has explored multiple leads and more than 100 tips since Charles disappeared. She was seen...

For the first time since 2011, the local U15 AA boys' hockey team holds the title of provincial league champion. The Venice House Pirates won in convincing fashion over the south division leaders Engelheim Prairie Storm by a score of 8-2 Thursday night in front of a very packed, very loud arena in the Lake Country Coo...

Update 10:30p.m.: The suspect vehicle was located by police in Melfort and suspects were taken into custody. ----On April 1, around 5 p.m., the Melfort RCMP received a call about a break and enter in progress to a property in the rural area near Kinistino. Police responded to the area immediately and are actively makin...

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) said it's heightening measures to prevent contraband and other unauthorized items from entering its institutions, and it appears to be working.On March 28 packages containing methamphetamine, THC concentrate, a lighter, rolling papers and smartphone accessories were seized, than...

A 37-year-old man was taken to hospital on Tuesday in Prince Albert after a motor vehicle collision involving a pick-up truck and a snow plow.According to Buckland Fire and Rescue, crews were called out around 8 a.m. for an entrapment on Highway 3 west. When they arrived, they discovered a truck had collided with a sno...

After a stellar season, the U13 AA Family Pizza Foxes female hockey team was crowned provincial champions this past weekend.Head Coach Corey Trann said right from the start, the girls bought into learning, working hard and being great teammates."All those things together is what makes a great team. We managed to g...

It was an evening that brought together healthcare professionals, community leaders, partners and donors who had a shared commitment in strengthening care close to home.The 2026 Med Gala, presented by MNP, raised $142,376 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre Friday evening through tickets purchased, sponsorships, and...

It's a feel-good story about people in Saskatchewan taking care of people in Saskatchewan.That's how the chief of the St. Louis Fire Department described a ceremony Tuesday night that honoured him and fellow firefighters for their service during last summer's wildfires in northern Saskatchewan."We're firefighters ...

A quick drive through the city of Prince Albert makes it abundantly clear that it's pothole season and while city crews are actively repairing them, it's only a temporary solution."Due to ongoing freeze-and-thaw conditions, these repairs are not permanent. Potholes may reappear until more stable, warm weather allo...

Gunshots were fired at a home on the 1000 Block of Eighth Street East Saturday, but Prince Albert Police are confirming there were no injuries.They received the report around 11:45 p.m. on March 21 and were able to see evidence of the gunshots being fired at the residence. Now they're asking the public to contact them ...

The U15 AA Prince Albert Venice House Pirates swept the Warman Wildcats on Saturday night in front of a packed barn.There was standing room only at Game 2 between the two top teams in the north at the Kinsmen Arena. Fans included Pirates players from previous seasons who showed their support for the current squad by we...

Residents have until March 31 to prune elm trees on their property before the annual provincial ban comes into effect from April 1 to August 31.The ban is intended to reduce the spread of Dutch Elm Disease (DED), which is transmitted by elm bark beetles. The beetles are most active during the spring and summer and are ...

Prince Albert Police Chief Patrick Nogier joins paNOW Managing Editor Teena Monteleone for his monthly update, answering listener questions about community safety officers, recruitment efforts, partnerships with First Nations, local crime trends, and a recent major drug seizure.Listen below to hear more about trending ...

The Ronald McDonald House is quickly taking shape in Prince Albert.The home with a slanted roof and rustic modern design is being built off 25th Street West and south of Victoria Hospital. It will feature 12 bedrooms, a smudge room, communal kitchen, dining room, living room, play space and family games room.Constructi...

Reporters with paNOW traded notebooks for napkins Tuesday as they took on a delicious assignment: sampling a few entries in this year's P.A. Poutine Fest.Armed with forks and a healthy appetite, the newsroom staff managed to try about half of the creative poutines featured in the annual event. (Don't worry - we fully i...

The Prince Albert Timberjaks recognized some top achievements at their year-end banquet Saturday.The Timberjaks joined the Prairie Junior Hockey League in 2023 after the previous local Junior B team folded. Team president and governor Ken Malenfant said this season produced the strongest group of players yet in terms o...

If you plan to attend an upcoming show at the EA Rawlinson Centre, you may want to double-check where you are purchasing your ticket from. The warning comes after a recent case involving a third-party online retailer raised concerns.Judy MacLeod Campbell, Arts and Culture Division Manager at the centre, said the issue ...

Poutine lovers once again have the chance to support local youth just by enjoying creative takes on the Canadian classic. Big Brothers Big Sisters is bringing back its popular event for a fifth year, inviting restaurants across the city to compete for the best poutine while raising money for mentoring initiatives March...

It was only a matter of time before gas prices jumped at the pumps in Prince Albert.Drivers in Regina and Saskatoon saw their prices rise between eight and ten cents per litre overnight Thursday to about $1.44/L.As one driver was fueling up in Prince Albert on Friday afternoon, every litre his vehicle drank cost him $1...

An explosion of talent has taken over the stage of Prince Albert's EA Rawlinson Centre.The 12th Annual Dance Blast started Thursday afternoon and runs until Sunday. Vice-President of the event's planning committee Paula West-Bates said they have over 500 dancers representing nearly a dozen studios. The dancers come fro...

Update 7:30pm: The police operation in the Kemp Crescent area of Prince Albert has now concluded and members of the public are no longer asked to avoid the area.According to a statement from the Prince Albert Police Service, further updates will be provided as they become available or upon conclusion of the investigati...

With snow removal on emergency routes completed, and the majority of Priority 2 roads cleared, the focus now shifts to the remaining work within that priority level - school zones.The City of Prince Albert said snow-clearing operations in school zones began Thursday afternoon, will continue through the weekend, and wil...

Prince Albert police officers searching a man wanted in connection to a stabbing found a box cutter knife in his possession following the assault.The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon around 4:20 p.m. in the Cornerstone area. Police were dispatched to a business in the 800 block of 15th Street East for a report of ...

Keiston Custer has escaped from Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.The Correctional Service of Canada reported the escape on its Facebook page and said more information was to come from Prince Albert RCMP. Custer, originally from Sturgeon lake First Nation, received a 12-year prison sentence for manslaughter in...

Kinsmen Telemiracle is celebrating its 50th anniversary and leading up to the big show that runs February 28 to March 1, this week has been proclaimed Telemiracle Week. "Year after year, Saskatchewan people show their generosity through TeleMiracle," Minister Responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission ...

At least one local business will be taking advantage of the early morning Olympic mayhem expected when Team Canada goes for gold this weekend. The bar at the Canadian Brewhouse, located in The Yard District, will open at 7 a.m. Sunday. A post on the restaurant's social media page said, "We're opening early so you ...